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Our Deep Tech training engine
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An insight into Platfrom
As founders and sector specialists, we understand the unique challenges that Deep Tech businesses face.
Platform is where Deep Tech minds meet — where the startup community comes together to learn and accelerate their journey to impact.
We empower transformative innovation with specialist training and a curated network of partners who can support the community with professional services, advice and mentoring.
We are building the foundations for Deep Tech to thrive — a space built with purpose for those seeking training, connections and specialist support to build the startups that will shape our future.
Designing tailored training programmes for technical founders
Developing the best commercial partnerships to enable the Deep Tech community
Creating opportunities for innovation and collaboration
Connecting people and companies in the physical and digital space
Specialist accelerator programmes, face-to-face learning events, webinars, resources - Accelerate is a framework that brings together all of Science Creates’ learning and development initiatives.
We design and deliver our programmes and events to match what Deep Tech teams need, wherever they are in their journey.
We work with business partners, universities and government bodies to design high-impact learning opportunities with an exceptional ROI.
A day of networking, equipment demonstrations, lab tours, workshops and a panel on Future Labs at OMX.
We connect visionary companies with a shared mission to improve the health of people and the planet — whether that’s science and engineering startups or service providers who can support this journey.
We welcome partnerships with companies wanting to support Deep Tech innovation as strategic partners, suppliers, or with deals for our community.
Hone Bio is revolutionising drug delivery using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and exploring their potential across multiple therapeutics, including cell and gene therapies, vaccines and autoimmune diseases. Its NanoPilot platform technology engineers LNPs to target specific cell types with extreme precision to optimise drug effectiveness by minimising off-target effects that tend to accumulate in the liver. This unlocks new possibilities for using LNPs to safely treat diseases in other parts of the body that require maximum target specificity in their drug delivery.
Open Bionics is transforming lives by making bionic prosthetics more accessible for those with full or partial upper limb loss. Utilising 3D scanning and printing, it develops affordable, assistive devices designed to enhance mobility and dexterity. The Hero Arm, its first commercially available multi-grip bionic limb, is custom-built and suitable for amputees as young as nine.
Kuano is revolutionising the way drugs are designed and prioritised, accelerating life-saving discoveries, creating better outcomes and generating savings. It combines state-of-the-art simulation and AI to structure-based drug discovery through a quantum lens. Its unique fusion of drug hunting and technology expertise illuminates new areas of chemical space, enabling the design of next generation medicines.
Head of Platform
Francis joined Science Creates in 2022 and designed and launched the company’s first UK-wide Engineering Biology Accelerator in partnership with UKRI, which was relaunched again the following year after its huge success.
Francis brings a mixed bag of experience to Science Creates, combining direct entrepreneurial and software experience through founding Testbuds, a successful feedback platform for food products.
He also brings a breadth of technical knowledge to the team, including a QTEC Biodesign Enterprise Fellowship, research funding expertise, early-stage Deep Tech training, and a PhD in Organic Chemistry where he was part of a team that built a "world-first” replica of a GPCR receptor, published in a leading international science journal.
Marketing Manager
With a background in biotechnology and science communication, Aida brings a wealth of experience supporting science and innovation-focused organisations in reaching a variety of audiences. At Science Creates, she will continue to shout from the rooftops about the growing Deep Tech community and its achievements. Outside of work, Aida is all about outdoor activities — from long runs up mountain trails and bikepacking adventures to music festivals.
Innovation Manager
Lucy completed a PhD and postdoc in Molecular Cell Biology and has extensive experience in science communication. Within Science Creates, Lucy uses her passion for biology and scientific community building to oversee the successful delivery of our accelerators, training and support the growing Deep Tech ecosystem in Bristol.
Digital Content Creator
With degrees in chemistry and science communication, Rachel combines her scientific background with her broad PR experience and artistic creativity to tell the stories from across the Science Creates community through impactful digital content. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys playing and coaching hockey, soaking up Bristol’s live music scene, and making art.
Community & Partnerships Manager
Emmaline has a PhD in Biochemistry and experience working in R&D at a spinout company. With a passion for science communication, she has run public engagement events for scientists and wider audiences, and as a foodie, she has produced and hosted a science documentary on the future of food. With this strong background in science communication and cross-sector networking, she is excited to build opportunities and partnerships that will continue to support Science Creates' thriving Deep Tech community.
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